Attila cinnamomeus
The Cinnamon Attila (*Attila cinnamomeus*) is a striking, medium-sized tyrant flycatcher of the Neotropical lowlands, measuring approximately 18-19 cm (7-7.5 inches) in length. Its plumage is uniformly rufous-cinnamon, a rich, warm tone that is paler on the belly and slightly darker across its back, wings, and tail, lacking any conspicuous wing bars or streaks. Key identification marks include its relatively large head, stout, slightly hooked bill, and overall warm coloration, which, despite ...
Primarily found in humid, lowland tropical rainforests, including secondary growth, forest edges, and gallery forests, typically at elevations below 600 meters, occasionally ranging up to 1000 meters.
Mainly insectivorous, consuming a variety of insects and other arthropods, supplemented by small fruits. Forages by sallying and gleaning from vegetation.
The Cinnamon Attila typically exhibits diurnal activity, often perching conspicuously upright on exposed branches within the lower to mid-story of humid forests, making it easier to locate by sight once its calls are known. It employs a "sit-and-wait" foraging strategy, sallying out from its perc...
The Cinnamon Attila is a resident species widely distributed across northern South America. Its breeding range spans eastern Venezuela, the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and a vast expanse of northern and central Brazil, particularly throughout the Amazon basin. Its distribution exte...
Least Concern
- The genus name "Attila" is derived from Attila the Hun, given due to the birds' aggressive demeanor and powerful, often harsh, vocalizations. - Despite its relatively dull plumage, its loud, far-carrying song is one of the most characteristic sounds of the Amazonian rainforest understory. - It ...